Up-to-date Information on the Coronavirus Situation

The following measures are currently in effect:

• Hotels, restaurants, night clubs etc. are open. Find protective measures here.
• Shops, museums, culture and leisure facilities are open. Events can take place again under strict protective measures. Find more information here.
• Entry regulations are in effect.
• For almost all public indoor and some outdoor spaces (hotels, restaurants, events etc.), you will need to show either a negative COVID test or proof of vaccination/past infection. Find more information on these so-called "entry tests" here.
• FFP2 masks are required for everyone on public transport, in cable cars, and essential businesses such as supermarkets, chemists, petrol stations, banks. FFP2 masks required in all shops and museums for those that are not vaccinated or have recovered from COVID.
• Rules for the winter season have been announced - find more information here.

Depending on the situation in Austria's intensive care units, stricter rules may be imposed.

We will provide more information as it becomes available.

Please note: The following information has been researched with the utmost care. However, we can provide no guarantee of accuracy.

14 September: 2-dose vaccinations are now valid for entering Austria for 360 days after the second dose.

9 September: The Austrian government have announced new rules for the autumn.

2 September: Vienna only: PCR tests for entering restaurants etc. are now valid for 48 hours (instead of 72 hours), antigen tests for 24 hours (instead of 48 hours). For children under 12, the old rules remain in force.